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Try no make!

Meaning: don't die

Pronunciation: no-MAH-keh
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Meaning

don't die

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What does "Try no make!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Try no make!" means "don't die" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Try no make!"?

"Try no make!" is pronounced "no-MAH-keh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Try no make!"?

"Try no make!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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